Patrol built locally Y61

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 24 May 2017 08:56

by Michael

Ok just spoke to my "oom" at Nissan Rosslyn. He confirms that there has never been a Patrol built or assembled in SA, all of them were imported as a complete vehicle.
The same is true for all Pathfinders and Navaras.

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 24 May 2017 20:35

by Russ Kellermann

Guys, ... please accept my apology for dropping the "F-Bomb" earlier. My sincere apologies , i have edited my post. I know that may have been offensive for some.

Pete..... wow, i find this very interesting. Although now according to Micheal it may be a "technical" glitch of sorts? Very keen to get to the bottom of this.

On the way home today, i actually thought about it. I may have been wrong about the WAGONs... but the Pickup's i am certain of, built in the UD truck Factory, Japan. I think my subconscious just lumped ALL patrols in the same place... but i see i may be wrong about the wagons.

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 06:08

by Peter Connan

Wish I knew too Russ.
Only problem is, 20 years on, I bave absolutely no idea how to even start researching this...

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 06:50

by Michael

When I spoke to my "uncle" he said he will send me the contact details of the guy who was directly involved in the import of the Patrols.
I can share it if anyone wants to give him a call and get the facts?

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 07:46

by Jules

Morning all I know when my wife did her Masters and Phd , Tukkies refused any quotes etc from Wikipedia, the same happened when my daughters studied at Maties.So that settles it for me NO PATROL IS MADE RSA

Shalom

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 07:58

by Wilkie

Irrespective where its made........its still the best out there...................
Any debates....

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 18:18

by Peter Connan

Jules wrote:Morning all I know when my wife did her Masters and Phd , Tukkies refused any quotes etc from Wikipedia, the same happened when my daughters studied at Maties.So that settles it for me NO PATROL IS MADE RSA

Shalom

Jules, take a look at the id plate on your GQ. The one on the firewall in tbe engine bay, on the driver's side.

I am willing to bet it says "Made in South Africa"...

Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 25 May 2017 18:23

by Peter Connan

Nes myne:

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Re: Patrol built locally Y61

Posted: 29 May 2017 23:19

by Russ Kellermann

This is all so bizarre.

Surely there HAS to be some record of exact production locations and fine details?

Can one not put this question to Nissan World Wide?... or present the question to Nissan SA (including Pete's pics).